#591 Paul Croker:🏑 Field Hockey, Rock & Roll, and the MSP Growth Formula

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From Field Hockey to IT Nation Leadership! 🏑🎸 In this insightful episode, Joey Pinz connects with a dynamic leader who blends sports, music, and tech to inspire Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to grow and thrive. Paul Croker shares his journey from playing field hockey in the UK to spearheading MSP best practices and coaching at industry-leading events like IT Nation Europe.

Paul breaks down the parallels between team sports and business leadership, emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, and process as the core to MSP success. He discusses how peer groups, standard operating procedures, and community involvement are essential tools for MSPs facing challenges like cybersecurity, talent shortages, and growth.

From rock and roll inspiration to Airbnb-style solutions for MSP staffing, Paul shares actionable strategies and personal insights that resonate with both MSP owners and entrepreneurs.

💡 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🛠️ Peer groups & operating systems: The backbone of scalable MSPs
2. 🎸 How music & sports influence leadership and business growth
3. 🌍 Collaborating across regions: The future of flexible MSP staffing

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